The Four Most Hated Players in the 2013 NCAA Tournament

We did this back in 2009, but in the years that followed, it would have been tough to even come up with four players. Grantland compiled a bracket of the most hated college basketball players over the last 30 years, and you’ll see just one in the years after our list. But thanks to a cocky Rebel, our list returns.

Cody Zeller, Indiana. Flopper. Floppy Mc Flop Flop. If he played for Duke, he’d probably be 1st on to his list. And Michigan State fans still think Zeller hit himself in the nuts during a decisive play late in East Lansing. Also, he’s the most recognizable player on the team that Las Vegas has favored to win the title for the majority of the season.

Aaron Craft, Ohio State. Inspires hatred for reasons I cannot fathom. Is it the rosy cheeks? The tiny frame? He’s a cross between Steve Wojo and Chris Collins, two Duke guards who would have made this list if we did it back in the day. If Craft were a baseball player, there’s no doubt he’d be a slapped with the “scrappy” tag. He’s the face of the Buckeyes, who reached the Final Four last year, lost their best scorer, and could be headed back.